Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies—Optometry Pathway (BS/OD)
School of Arts & Sciences
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall, Spring
This 3+4 pathway allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies (BS) and a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from MCPHS in seven years instead of the traditional eight.
Help Patients Improve their Vision— and their Lives
Our unique 3+4 Premed/Optometry pathway program allows students to enter out of high school, spend three years in the undergraduate curriculum and begin study in the Doctor of Optometry in year four. Students ultimately graduate with a BS degree in Premedical Health Studies and a Doctor of Optometry (OD). Build a robust foundation of knowledge that positions you for career-long success as an optometrist. Transfer students may also apply to the Premed/Optometry pathway program.